On paper, this looks like a monstrous mismatch. But as we all know, friends, games aren’t played on paper. They’re played on television.
Beyond presenting divine in high-def, this glorious jersey matchup showcases somewhat of a rarity in teams that still qualified after losing their first game. Australia’s presence in the knockout round is far more surprising than its opponent’s, but far less than Argentina’s flabbergasting opening loss to Saudi Arabia.
By now, one would hope, Argentina recognizes the folly of misjudging its opposition. If not for the bionic arms and legs of Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, Argentina might have scored six, or eight, or more, last game, which is kind of a backhanded way of praising the Albiceleste attack.